Forest fire smoke reduces bird diversity
Image credit: Region 5 Photography, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons New research has found that the smoke from forest fires can have an adverse impact on the biodiversity of bird populations. When forests burn, the direct consequences are obvious: houses go up in...
How animals communicate across species boundaries
Banded mongooses (Mungos mungo) can cooperate with common warthogs (Phacochoerus africanus) by cleaning them, removing ticks and other parasites, while the warthogs provide access to food and safety from predators through their vigilance and presence. Example footage...
Why some bees are more at risk from climate change
A native Great Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa spp) forages from a Turkey Bush (Calytrix exstipulata) in the tropical savanna of northern Australia. Credit: Photograph by Dr Carmen da Silva. Can your home beat the heat? New research highlights why some bees are more at...